RE: [LegacyUG] Detail Source Pictures

2006-07-23 Thread ronald ferguson
I have been unable to replicate this. I take it that you also have include master source pictures unchecked as well? Ron Ferguson ___ For Genealogy, Software and Social visit: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/fergys/ *New Blogs: Legacy Search Use Open Office*

RE: [LegacyUG] ERROR 3021 - To Do Item Not Found

2006-07-23 Thread ronald ferguson
Error 3021 is a Microsoft runtime error which means what it says - the program is looking for a file that isn't there. I would first try cleaning up my registry and for this I use Registry Mechanic from: http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic/ you can scan foc and they also offer a free

RE: [LegacyUG] Cremation on Legacy 6 Standard

2006-07-23 Thread Jennifer Crockett
I am all for this. At the moment, in my opinion, the Cremation option is of little or no use. I have logged the problem on the suggest form. Jennifer -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of program-info Sent: Sunday, 23 July 2006

[LegacyUG] Backing onto CD

2006-07-23 Thread Carol Chapman
Hi everyone, I have NTI for backing on CD, so I will try that, and the other suggestions to see which suits me best!! Thank you everyone for your helpful suggestions, where would we be without you!! Carol Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at:

[LegacyUG] Changing fonts on web pages

2006-07-23 Thread Richard Heckman
Legacy Users: I've been experimenting with Legacy's web page creating features. How can I change the size or type of font that is being usedto make web pages. Do I change the fonts from the OPTIONS, CUSTOMIZE, Fonts-tab, etc? Some how, I'm unable to change the fonts when I use Legacy to

Re: [LegacyUG] Cremation on Legacy 6 Standard

2006-07-23 Thread Gene Hutson
I would think if the programmers would take a look around at the ever changing world and see that in countries such as the UK, cremation is the norm and true burial as we in the U.S. know it is saved for the (I hate to say rich) but is not in the everyday scheme of things, then they would surely

RE: [LegacyUG] Cremation on Legacy 6 Standard

2006-07-23 Thread Keith Bage
Gene, Your comment regarding the UK is not quite true. Cremation may very well be the most popular these days, BUT burial is definitely NOT just for the rich. My sister recently buried her husband who died suddenly, and she is of a VERY modest income. You may find that the programmers are

RE: [LegacyUG] Cremation on Legacy 6 Standard

2006-07-23 Thread Jennifer Crockett
Let's not blame Gedcom for this. See how RootsMagic exports cremation: 1 CREM 2 DATE 23 OCT 1985 2 PLAC Bridgeman Downs, Queensland, Australia 2 NOTE Albany Creek Crematorium 2 SOUR @S54@ - a level 1 tag which Gedcom supports. In RM, you have the option to choose the name of the fact type, so

RE: [LegacyUG] Changing fonts on web pages

2006-07-23 Thread ronald ferguson
Not a lot! AFAIK it is not possible to change the fonts using Legacy ( or if it is I haven't found it!). I create the Pedigree web pages which define the fonts in 3 places. I use css to define the fonts and bach delete the legacy specified types using PSPad, available foc from

Re: [LegacyUG] Desc. Narrative problem

2006-07-23 Thread ronald ferguson
Hi Cathy, You're right about these bugs - I simply cannot reproduce the effect. I have tried on my existing file and also re-entered the relevant data into a fresh db and still no luck. I will contact you direct and attach a copy of the print out and details as to how I entered all the stuff

RE: [LegacyUG] Web page creation ?

2006-07-23 Thread Carol
Thanks to all - I have this solved! Thanks again, Carol A couple of things to check on the web page creation options 1 on the Misc tab is the Default starting page root file name set to index 2 on the Misc tab is the extension set to .htm 3 on the Formatting tab is the filename set to

[LegacyUG] Search String

2006-07-23 Thread Matt Henderson
Does anyone have a Search String generated for FindAGrave.com? I have tried to make one but I am unsuccessful. I have tried to use the data at the Findagrave search website in the url but I am doing something wrong. Any help would would be appreciated. Matt Henderson Legacy User Group

Re: [LegacyUG] Search String

2006-07-23 Thread Ron Morgart
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsrGSfn=[Firstname]GSmn=GSln=[Surname]GSiman=1GSbyrel=allGSby=GSdyrel=allGSdy=GSst=0GSob=n This string works for me. -Ron - Original Message - From: Matt Henderson To: LegacyUserGroup Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2006 10:28 AM Subject: [LegacyUG]

Re: [LegacyUG] Cremation on Legacy 6 Standard

2006-07-23 Thread Alice L McVearry
Within the context of cremation, I first came across the term Inurnment when reading my cousin's obituary. It has become a useful term. -- Alice - Original Message - From: Bob To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Sent: 7/23/2006 11:23:30 AM Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Cremation on

[LegacyUG] U3 flash drives

2006-07-23 Thread Dawn Crowley
Is Legacy compatible with a U3 flash drive? I'd like to take my data Legacy 6 on a trip, but won't be taking a laptop. Hopefully I can show some distant relatives what I've accomplished on their side of the family get some feedback. Thank you, Dawn Crowley Legacy User Group

[LegacyUG] TWO GENERATIONS ONLY- -WITH SPOUSES

2006-07-23 Thread Patricia Hickin
Often I just want to view or print out the name of a parent and spouse with all their children and spouses, but no children. If i do a descendant report with 2 generations, I get the parents and children, but no spouses. I have to go to 3 generations to get the spouses of the children

Re: [LegacyUG] Where to Enter Obits?

2006-07-23 Thread Jennie Goodwin
Richard: I am just starting to put source info in my databases, although I have been using Legacy for several years. I am currently putting obit text in the Event window's Notes tab. I have found that, in the Descendant Narrative and Book, what you put in Event's Notes is placed inline in the

Re: [LegacyUG] TWO GENERATIONS ONLY- -WITH SPOUSES

2006-07-23 Thread Kay Fordham
A Family Group Sheet might work for you. It will list the parents and their children, along with the childrens' spouses and their birth death year, and marriage date/location. It does *not* show the full birth/death date for the childrens' spouses, however. Kay - Original Message

Re: [LegacyUG] U3 flash drives

2006-07-23 Thread ETM
Flash drives usually only are noticed by the computer when plugged in. If one plugs them into a different port they often are given a different drive letter. They are temporary plugNplay equipment. They often are referred to as PlugNPlay, Hot-swappable, USB powered. I have never seen nor used

[LegacyUG] To keep or not to keep?

2006-07-23 Thread genealogist
Genealogy has mainly been a lark for me over the years fueled by curiosity. Filling in the blanks was the goal, not documenting every word. Using Legacy made me rethink my approach, along with communication with a cousin who does it the right way. Her records made me realize that it is important

RE: [LegacyUG] To keep or not to keep?

2006-07-23 Thread Cary
Depending on the age of the letters etc you might want to donate them to a local historical society. You get rid of them, they are grateful to have both the originals and the transcriptions, and you also get a tax deduction. If they are more recent, maybe the value of saving originals depends

[LegacyUG] Descendant Report Problem

2006-07-23 Thread Kay Fordham
Using Legacy 6.0.0.79 (20 January 2006) Created Descendant Report. Generation 4 (Paulina Albrecht) starts at the top of page 2. After Paulina and her data is listed her spouse and his data. At the end of the spouse's blurb is the statement (see Paulina Albrecht on page 1). She is first

RE: [LegacyUG] U3 flash drives

2006-07-23 Thread Paul
You can't use the entire program on a U3. Only U3 compatible applications can be added to it. I removed the U3 from mine and downloaded Legacy standard to it and then I copied my data files to it. However, when downloading Legacy to it, you have to be do it on a computer that does not have

[LegacyUG] Descendant Report Freezing

2006-07-23 Thread M Couch
Can someone suggest a solution to a problem that I have just come across? When I try to run a descendant report by going to Reports and clicking on the Descendant tab, Legacy freezes. I can use the mouse and close the pop-up box by clicking on the cross in the top right corner of the pop-up - this

[LegacyUG] Lost legacy program AGAIN

2006-07-23 Thread P V Hays
I just tried to lot into my Legacy program and it is gone -- well, I think it is gone. I have had this happen before but neglected to keep my instructions and cannot find them on the "search" feature on the user group messages. I still have my files under the "Legacy" folder in my drive. My

Re: [LegacyUG] Using USB drives and making backups

2006-07-23 Thread Kirstin
Dave, How do you automate the backups? I have a thumb drive, that I actually have a copy of the program on (that way I can run the program on someone else's computer). Then I put the latest zip backup on it. I know a little bit about auto-run batch files, but not much. Kirstin Dave Naylor

RE: [LegacyUG] To keep or not to keep?

2006-07-23 Thread genealogist
I Love the quote, Dawn! I fully agree with you, and have kept any note that includes personality or other interesting information. I'm referring to things like, Hi, Bruce and Pat, good to hear from you. Life is hectic here right now, so I'll just send the information you requested. We're

Re: [LegacyUG] Using USB drives and making backups

2006-07-23 Thread Dave Naylor
On 23 Jul 2006 Kirstin wrote: How do you automate the backups? I have a thumb drive, that I actually have a copy of the program on (that way I can run the program on someone else's computer). Then I put the latest zip backup on it. I know a little bit about auto-run batch files, but not

Re: [LegacyUG] To keep or not to keep?

2006-07-23 Thread Eliz Hanebury
LOL now that is something I would dearly like to know, but I think I have a clue G from Grandma Trowbridges narrative; they went after harvest and got to Ohio just before hard freezes.I kept some letters my grandmother had saved, made no sense to me but when I KNEW enough one letter was the

RE: [LegacyUG] U3 flash drives

2006-07-23 Thread Susan James Bruckman
Paul, How did you remove the U3, and how do you copy you files to the thumb drive? Jim Oconomowoc, WI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2006 4:47 PM To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Subject: RE: [LegacyUG]

RE: [LegacyUG] Backing onto CD

2006-07-23 Thread Joe Martin
What is NTI ? Joseph Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] MARTIN DUGAN KERRIGAN LAHIFF From: LegacyUserGroup[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:LegacyUserGroup[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carol Chapman Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2006 12:12 AM To: LegacyUserGroup@legacyfamilytree.com Subject:

RE: [LegacyUG] Relationships not Husband/Wife

2006-07-23 Thread Peter Haughton
It's interesting that Reunion which I'd regard as a very average genealogy program can cope with same sex couples. A pointer to the future--if Legacy is not altered to cope with them properly, and not hamfistedly, then someone in future will offer a family tree program at least as good that does.

Re: [LegacyUG] Where to Enter Obits?

2006-07-23 Thread Sue Winter
My helpful cousins also send lots of information, generally about several families at once and often from local records that I could never research from the other side of the world. Inumber each letter and add the initials of the sender, then 'source' the information as Personal - letter

RE: [LegacyUG] U3 flash drives

2006-07-23 Thread Paul
Jim, I just sent you an email off-list as I think this is an off-list topic. I will share it with anyone interested. Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.bedingfieldcousins.com Whiting, KS researching: Abell, Bedingfield, Hinson, Stockton,

Re: [LegacyUG] TWO GENERATIONS ONLY- -WITH SPOUSES

2006-07-23 Thread Cathy
Hi Pat, A Family Group Sheet will do this OR Descendant Book - 1 generation On the main Report page - tick Show spouses for children who will have a main entry. At 01:30 AM 24/07/2006, you wrote: Often I just want to view or print out the name of a parent and spouse with all their children

Re: [LegacyUG] Lost legacy program AGAIN

2006-07-23 Thread Cathy
Hi Patti, It sounds as if the Legacy icon which, if on the desktop, is just a shortcut, has lost the path to the Legacy program. Can you open the program by going to Start All Programs Legacy 6 Legacy 6? If so, right click on that Legacy 6 and choose Send to Desktop to re-establish a

Re: [LegacyUG] File Suffixes

2006-07-23 Thread Cathy
You can delete these files without losing your data - which is all in the .fdb file - but you'll lose work you have done. As far as I know: .CB files are to do with the source clipboard .FG - not sure what this one is - except that each of my databases has one. .IGI - your IGI searches .PPL -

[LegacyUG] event dates

2006-07-23 Thread Carlos Sa
Hello, I started populating the Legacy data base, and was surprised to see that I have to enter event data twice (e.g., a person's baptism date and city), once under Event, and once under Individual's information. I would like to know if there is a way to have the dates and locations in Events

[LegacyUG] resize window vs zoom

2006-07-23 Thread Carlos Sa
Is there a way of resizing Legacy windows without having objects within also resized? I found options that in theory should do it, but these options are ineffective for several windows... (Options, Customize, Stretch fonts when resizing checkmark is clear; also, Min and Max font size are set to

[LegacyUG] Application

2006-07-23 Thread dovlat
Dear Legacy. Thanks. I ask to not send on my address any messages. Dr. Davlatshin R.M. Legacy User Group guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at:

Re: [LegacyUG] Gedcom Import Issue

2006-07-23 Thread Cathy
Hi Jan, If you also mean that the female spouse is marked as male and are not referring to same gender unions - which can't currently be entered in Legacy, then use Swap husband and wife found on the Edit menu. Cathy At 11:55 AM 24/07/2006, you wrote: I have imported a Gedcom file that

[LegacyUG] Error 1003

2006-07-23 Thread Jan Buker
I downloaded my geo files and went to import the first one in the file when during the import I got an error that froze my program, when I clicked on the OK button nothing happened and when I clicked to close the window nothing happened, Error 1003. Mind you this was during the import and not